1 Logarithmic Functions
2 Derivatives of Exponential Functions
3 Derivatives of Logarithmic Functions
4 Derivatives of Trigonometric Functions
5 Anti-Differentiation
6 Integration and Applications
7 The Sine and Cosine Rules
8 The Second Derivative
9 Discrete Random Variables
10 Continuous Random Variables and the Normal Distribution
11 Sample Proportions
Ross Brodie has worked as a classroom teacher and Mathematics Head of Department at a number of regional and metropolitan secondary schools. He has taught Mathematics at all levels from years 8 to12. Ross brings a wide range of experience from education and other sectors to the writing of Mathematics textbooks – something he has been doing for over twenty years. Ross has significant experience and an ongoing interest in improving the school-to-work transition for secondary students.
Stephen Swift is the lead author of Nelson Think Maths 7–10 and Nelson Senior Maths for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. He has taught all levels of mathematics in several states.
Regina Edwards teaches mathematics and science at Cleveland District State High School where she coordinates International Baccalaureate High Level Mathematics and Physics. She was a district panellist for Mathematics C and Physics, and has worked in the Information Technology industry as an analyst.
Graded exercises feature Problem Solving sections, including multiple-choice questions.
Includes Investigations and Technology sections, featuring Casio and Texas Instruments graphics calculator activities.
Chapter summaries and chapter review exercises.
Practice examinations after every three chapters.
Glossary/index at the end of each book.